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On Tap Magazine | April 2012 Issue
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A Work of Art...Easel Studio
Shawn Leonard has been a Georgetown stylist for over twenty years and for eight of those years, he has run his own successful salon, Easel. Leonard was born in Ohio, but has called Virginia home for many years. After witnessing many unethical goings-on in the industry, Shawn was determined to do right by the community;... read more » Ladies DC: Women Helping Women
Washington is littered with alumni groups, industry-specific happy hours, political meetings, and other constricted communities. So how do you break out of your bubble and talk about your career with someone who isn’t competing with you? Or about your life with someone who has a new and different perspective? Or your interests with someone... read more » Girls Night (and day) Out!
Ladies Nights, vintage clothing, shoes, girl power, discounted (or free!) drinks, more shoes…being a woman has its perks. And it can’t get any better than being a woman in DC! Here's a guide to fun things to do with your BFFs in the DMV.... read more » The Hidden Gem that is The Capitol Riverfront
You might be asking yourself, “Where is the Capitol Riverfront?” Sometimes called “Near Southeast”, “Navy Yard”, or “Capitol Riverfront”, the neighborhood “Near Nationals Park” has much to offer both residents and visitors alike in 2012 and beyond. For the past few years, Jacqueline Dupree of the local neighborhood blog, JDLand.com, has been fielding questions... read more »Eat / Drink
» Spirits
Cocktail Connoisseurs and Master Mixologists: Meet LUPEC
When I pictured a daiquiri I always visualized that slushy reddish-pink drink people order at “family friendly” restaurants like T.G.I. Fridays. Boy was I wrong; as I discovered on a Wednesday afternoon while bar hopping with LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails).... read more » The Skinny on Skinnygirl
You’ve heard it countless times: a drink here or there may be good for your health, but toss them back too often and more than your wallet will suffer; your waistline is likely to be hit hard, too. Then along came the Skinnygirl. No, not that friend you secretly hate (the one who can... read more » Brunch with the Bitches
Ask anyone in the DC Metro area about brunch and they will tell you it’s a bit of an institution around here. Groups of friends will gather at a restaurant or pub to spend a long leisurely Sunday hashing out the week’s events over pitchers of mimosas and endless buffet spreads. With so many... read more » 2012 Brunch Guide
Better than breakfast, more fun than lunch, it’s brunch. From traditional egg dishes to outlandish creations, there’s something for everyone in the guide New this year, we’re running the guide in grid format - organized by state then location. Thanks to all of the restaurants that submitted their info, if we missed a place or... read more »» Chef
Clubhouse Cuisine: Cooking for the Team
Win or lose the Nationals will be scoring home runs in the kitchen. Barracks Row Entertainment is the exclusive caterer for the team and they are pulling some of their best chefs for the job. Chef Brian Klein led the team last year and will be overseeing Chef Faisal Sultanti this season. Klein has cooked... read more »» Wine
Bellisimo! Harry's Bar & The Bellini
Saint Mark’s Square, The Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge are must-see sights for visitors to Venice, Italy. Another top attraction for foodies, literary types, and cocktail lovers is Harry’s Bar. Many know the famed watering hole as a hangout for celebrities including Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Charlie Chaplin ,and Woody Allen. Harry’s also made... read more » Beyond the Bloody Mary: Wine & Brunch Pairings
Let’s be honest – on most weekends, brunch looks like this: Mission No. 1: caffeine or Bloody Marys. Mission No. 2: grease. Mission No. 3: water. Andlots of it. If you’re looking for a change of pace for your next breakfast-lunch, consider swapping out the vodka for Vouvray or Veuve Clicquot. Cork Wine Bar’s Sunday... read more »» Beer
Beer Hunter: One Man's Quest for Good Beer
Cue William Shatner’s cover of Pulp’s “Common People” ladies and gents and let’s get rocking! This month President Obama descended upon the common ordinary masses of my H Street/Capitol Hill neighborhood not once, but TWICE. First, he visited the highly-anticipated and hyped Boundary Road for dinner and then slugged back a pint of Guinness on... read more » Witness the Chickness: Chick Beer
Chick Beer, the first beer created by and for women, was launched in 2011 by Easton, Maryland native Shazz Lewis. In an industry dominated by advertising and packaging geared towards men, women are often overlooked as an important part of the beer market. Roughly 25 percent of all beer consumed in the United States is... read more »» Bartenders
Three Bars, Three Stars: Eggspectation, Restaurant 3 & The Getaway
Three Bars, Three Stars: On Tap's monthly roundup of three great personalities and places in the DMV. This month in honor of our brunch issue: Eggspectation in Silver Spring, Restaurant 3 in Arlington and The Getaway in DC.... read more »» New & Notable
New, Notable, No Longer: This Month's Restaurant Roundup
Each month On Tap takes a look at new restaurants, restaurant news and says good bye to places that have closed their doors. In this issue we spotlight Bistro Bohem, Boqueria, Coffy Cafe and more.... read more »» Neighborhood Bar
First on the Front: Justin's Cafe
Home to the Washington Nationals, the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood has evolved with the help of property developments such as Axiom, the Jefferson and Velocity. Along with the increase in housing came Justin’s Café, which opened its doors in Spring 2011 and is named after owner and D.C. native, Justin Ross. Until then, options for places... read more »Stage and Screen
» Film
Ladies Start Your Cameras: Women in Film and Video
You dream of making your own film – of breaking out with an indie hit, or producing a documentary that spotlights obscure but urgently fascinating corners of the world. So you pack your bags and….stay in Washington, DC. “DC may now be the center of non-fiction filmmaking,” says Sandy Cannon-Brown, President of Women in... read more »» Theater
April Theatre: Strange Interlude and John & Beatrice
Strange Interlude at Shakespeare Theatre Death, romance and tragedy are all in a day’s work for American playwright Eugene O’Neill. O’Neill’s insightful prose and timely subject matter made him one of America’s most beloved and prolific playwrights of the twentieth century, and this month Shakespeare Theatre will feature his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Strange... read more »Music
Sara Bareilles: Tracing the Sun
She’s had huge hit songs (“Love Song,” “King of Anything,” “Uncharted”), she’s a judge on the newest season of NBC’s The Sing-Off, and VH1 recently placed her in the #80 spot of the Top 100 Greatest Women in Music. But none of those things are what brought Sara Bareilles to DC recently, nor are... read more » Local Artist Spotlight: Tiffany Thompson
In 2008, Tiffany Thompson decided to make DC her home. Since then, she’s been growing and changing as an artist, and gracing DC with her soaring vocals and unique and catchy melodies. On Tap wanted to catch up with this rising star so we could say we knew her when. She told us about... read more » Fine Tuning Nada Surf
The rock trio Nada Surf experienced a collective epiphany as they rehearsed new songs for their ninth album, The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy. The band, formed in New York City 20 years ago, realized it would be helpful to polish their new songs in practice before they attempted to record them in the... read more »» DJ
Feliz Cumpleaños, Maracuyeah! Un Año, Baby!
DJ rAt’s megawatt smile is as stunning as DJ Mafe’s mirth is contagious. Both are encyclopedic in their musical knowledge and tastes, and generous in their praise of the artists they love, but most of all one is struck by their passion for parties as vehicles for expanding friendships and nurturing community. And in just... read more »» Four Play
Four Play: Artists that Should be on your radar, calendar, and iPod.
On Tap takes a look at four local and touring bands each month. This month features Bravenoise, Adrian Krygowski, Noah Silver and Left on Vermont.... read more »Sports
Girl Power: DC Ladies Arm Wrestling
“Girl power with a side of might” is a common mantra these days. The resurrection of women’s roller derby is a rock ‘em sock ‘em, whirling dervish in many American cities. However, in replacing skates with brawn, DC Ladies’ Arm Wrestling puts a wild new spin on the growing story of female empowerment. Colorfully named... read more »